Memoirs of the Sansons: from Private Notes and Documents 1689-1847

Memoirs of the Sansons: from Private Notes and Documents 1689-1847 by Henri Sanson delves into the gripping accounts of the Sanson family the official executioners of Paris spanning nearly two centuries. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of political intrigue religious persecution and social unrest during the French Revolution. Through the eyes of Charles Henri Sanson the complexities of his role moral dilemmas and personal struggles are vividly portrayed offering a unique perspective on a tumultuous period in history.